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Call-In All Trees

Posted on March 31, 2009 by edithe1011

            The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages Brooklyn residents to take part in Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s initiative to plant a million trees throughout New York City.             As part of making New York City “more green”, the importance … Continue reading →

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Mixed Emotions

Posted on March 31, 2009 by edithe1011

     When asked the question “what’s your race,” most people can answer without so much as a second thought.  For others, there isn’t always a check-box that can fully answer this question.      Maya Lilly  (depicted below) has written and performs a one-woman show called … Continue reading →

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Thousands of Angry New Yorkers Rally at City Hall

Posted on March 9, 2009 by edithe1011

Thousands of New Yorkers rallied in City Hall to protest proposed budget cuts in Education and Medical funding on Thursday March 5, 2009.  Labor unions, students, CUNY professors, and medical professionals were among the crowd. “Education is under attack, what do we do?” the crowd … Continue reading →

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Business Opens in Spite of Recession

Posted on February 24, 2009 by edithe1011

While many businesses are closing due to the current state of the economy, a new restaurant opens in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.  Billy Sunday’s opened on January 16, 2009 at 47 Lincoln Road.   Walking into Billy Sunday’s feels like stepping out … Continue reading →

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